FDA approves Unloxcyt for advanced skin cancer, first PD-L1 blocker for this use.

The FDA has approved Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) by Checkpoint Therapeutics for treating metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in patients ineligible for curative surgery or radiation. It is the first PD-L1 blocking antibody approved for this use. Common side effects include fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, rash, and diarrhea. The drug is administered intravenously every three weeks.

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